SLEEP, EATING BEHAVIORS AND LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

  • Fernanda Nascimento Hermes
  • Lahis Cristina Morais de Moura
  • Cynthia Francisca Xavier Costa De Assis Silva
  • João Paulo Lima de Oliveira Universidade Federal de Lavras - UFLA
  • Lilian Gonçalves Teixeira
  • Camila Maria de Melo
Palavras-chave: Child, Diet, SARS-CoV-2, Sleep Quality, Sedentary Behavior

Resumo

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating behaviors, sleep and sedentary behaviors in 2 to 5-year-old children and their guardians. This is a cross-sectional study. Two questionnaires were administered to parents regarding parents and children. Sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, changes in dietary intake and eating behaviors during social distancing were collected. 174 guardians answer the questionnaire. No changes in sleep hours were observed, 50% of the guardians reported worsening sleep quality, and 36.2% of the children presented delays in falling asleep during this period. Snacking and an increase in screen time were associated with an increased consumption of sweets (Stuffed biscuits, chocolates and/or goodies) (p<0.01) and an increase in fast-food consumption (p<0.01). This research indicates that social distancing imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic had worsening eating habits and increased sedentary and screen time in children. 

Publicado
2024-12-18
Seção
Ciências da Saúde